Subway has announced plans to open several new restaurants across Dorset with Sherborne and Gillingham among the towns earmarked for new sites.

The sandwich giant is expanding across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, with 122 new stores due to open across the region by 2022.

And it looks like West Dorset is at the forefront of Subway’s mind, with Sherborne and Gillingham among the locations for new restaurants.

The chain is also looking to expand into Weymouth, Poole, Bournemouth and Wimborne.

Ferndown and Verwood have also been identified as potential sites for new outlets.

It is estimated that each new chain will create between 10 and 12 jobs.

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Kevin Graham, regional development agent for the south west at Subway said: “We have exciting plans to grow the Subway brand across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall this year.

“To succeed, we need the right people, with the right blend of team work, leadership and work ethic to become new franchisees and help us to deliver our ambitious growth target.

“Location is also key - we’re constantly seeking new opportunities in new locations across the region, from high streets to retail parks, and non-traditional locations, such as petrol forecourts and convenience stores.”